Bracha on Granola
Question 1: I know that there is a problem with the Bracha Acharona for granola bars and so I have been careful not to eat them unless it's "Bsoich…
Question 1: I know that there is a problem with the Bracha Acharona for granola bars and so I have been careful not to eat them unless it's "Bsoich…
Question: We purchased our house several years ago. Our backyard came with two trees. It seems as if one is a cherry tree and one is a pear tree.…
.בנוגע ל"קרים טשיז" עם דג ("לאקס") - מותר Sources: ראה ב"י יו"ד סי' פ"ז ד"ה דגים, ש"ך שם ס"ק ה', וט"ז שם ס"ק ג', ובפ"ת שם ס"ק ט',…
Make Havdala right away (you are not allowed to eat until you make Havdala). …
Question: What is the Halacha regarding saying Asher Kedishanu and Birkas Hamazon. My kids don’t like to eat Challah, and I’m wondering if they don’t eat the shiur, do…
Continued: A college age young woman who is becoming more observant began lighting two Shabbos candles a number of years ago. She now learned she should only light one.…
One may not make a paste or thick batter on Shabbos for it falls under the Melachah of Losh (kneading). Even a thin batter is only permitted when incorporating a…
Renovations may not be done on Chol Hamoed even through a non-Jewish contractor. However, in a location where it is well known that building work in this locale is…
האם ניתן לשמוע את קריאת עשרת הדברות על תנאי?
שאלה: ילמדנו רבינו, לתלמידי הישיבה היוצאים למבצע עשרת הדברות בחג השבועות, האם הם יכולים לשמוע את עשרת הדברות על תנאי כדי שמצד אחד יוכלו להשלים את המניין איפה שצריך…
Question: There is a local Chabad house in my area where I frequently go to be Chazzan and Baal Koreh, because the Mekuravim in the Chabad house enjoy my…
If she needs the help and can't afford it, it is a legitimate form of Tzedaka. Certainly Maaser money may be used. You should explore if there are cheaper…
Question: When blowing the shofar during Elul, for the first set of 4: tekia, shevarim-teruah, tekia , do we blow shevarim-teruah on a single breath or two breaths? …
The Bracha for applesauce is Ha'etz. However, if it’s pureed and has no recognizable pieces of fruit, such as commercial applesauce, there is a Machlokes as to its Bracha—and therefore…
If there is any grease of the Fleishigs remaining on the walls of the oven, one may not eat the cookies with milk. Even if the oven was completely clean,…
It is hard to justify the Minhag not to say Tachanun when there is a Chuppah in the Shul’s Chotzer, since the Choson is not part of the Minyan,…
L'chatchila one should not rely on 3 average size stars for Krias Shema at night, as we are not expert in this matter. Thus, one should wait a bit longer…
Q. Must I wash bottles or dishes of breast milk with its own sponge? A. Mother's milk is considered Pareve. However, we give it the status of Milchig because…
Is tuition considered Ma'aser? Meaning, can I take it from Ma'aser money? The Gemara says that your financial needs for the whole year is pre-determined, and you should…
Watches are generally not Muktzah. See more here: https://asktherav.com/2940-are-all-watches-permissible-to-be-worn-on-shabbos-are-they-muktzeh/ Regarding wearing a watch outside in a place with no Eruv, below is a brief discussion on the topic:…
Q. Which deodorant is OK for Shabbos, aerosol spray, or roll on? A. One may put on deodorant. However, it is recommended to use non-scented deodorant (best since it…